Author Talk with Vesna Cvjeticanin

Celebrate International Women's Day at the Heritage Library with an inspiring author talk with Vesna Cvjeticanin, Serbian-born Australian writer, poet, and advocate for storytelling. Vesna’s book, An Unexpected Life, shares the extraordinary journeys of twelve migrant women who left their homelands as adults to start anew in Australia. Through resilience, determination, and courage, they overcame immense challenges, navigating language barriers, cultural shifts, and personal struggles.

Vesna will discuss her experiences as both a writer and migrant, shedding light on the power of storytelling to preserve history, foster understanding, and celebrate the strength of the human spirit. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear first-hand about the triumphs and hardships that shaped these remarkable women.

Copies of the book will be available to purchase and attendees will have the opportunity to have their copies personally signed by the author.